Bhikkhu Bodhi: Mahasakuladayi Sutta: The Greater Discourse to Sakuladayin, Part 4

In this podcast episode, we explore the journey to enlightenment through the 37 Aids to Enlightenment and the Eight Liberations, highlighting the crucial roles of concentration and mental freedom in reaching higher states of consciousness. The discussion focuses on the subtle practices of Samatha meditation, especially the first three liberations that involve visualizing colored forms, and how they relate to advanced meditative achievements. The episode wraps up with an insightful look at Nirodha-samāpatti, the profound cessation of perception and feeling, and outlines the paths for Anagamis and Arahants to attain deep meditative states and a thorough understanding of the Eight Bases of Transcendence.